Nurse Practitioner-FT Days-Primary Care at Marlboro-Marlboro-NJ
Req #: 0000166733
Category: Nurse Practitioner
Status: Full-Time
Shift: Day
Facility: Barnabas Health Medical Group
Department: Primary Care at Marlboro
Location: Barnabas Health Medical Group, Marlboro, Marlboro, NJ 07746
Job Overview:
The Nurse Practitioner is responsible for performing duties independently following established and standardized procedures and methods referring questionable situations to physicians. The NP provides primary health care through assessment, diagnosis, clinical judgment, and management to restore, maintain and improve the health status of patients. In addition, the NP is responsible for reporting identified safety issues such as hazardous environments (i.e. damaged floors/walls/ceiling tiles/unsecured areas) and medical errors.
This position requires availability to open access hours 7a-3pm or 11a-7p Monday-Friday and Saturday 8a-1p.
Qualifications:
- Master's degree in Nursing required.
- Experienced Nurse Practitioners with 3-5 years of experience.
- Registered Professional Nurse with a current NJ state license; CDS and DEA.
- CPR certification.
- NP Certification.
Scheduling Requirements:
- Full time
- 40 hours
- 7a-3pm or 11a-7p Monday-Friday and Saturday 8a-1p.
Essential Functions:
- Administers injections, immunizations, and oral medications, starts IV.
- Assists physician by recording patient progress notes, issues diagnostic orders, and transcribes orders.
- Assists with various counseling and education functions.
- Billing for patient services based on CMS and NJ State Board Regulations.
- Demonstrates satisfactory knowledge and judgment to provide appropriate care for patients.
- Develops plan of care for patients in coordination with multidisciplinary team and completes appropriate reports to physicians and family. Documents and maintains patient records of services provided according to facility and nursing standards.
- Establishes a collaborative relationship with other medical providers.
- Examines patients to determine presence of illness, utilizing physical findings, laboratory results, medical history, ascertains nature and extent of illness and prescribes treatments as indicated. Interviews, instructs, and advises patients regarding health and illness prevention. Instructs patient and family regarding medications and treatment instructions.
- Issues prescriptions to patients based on Federal & State Regulations. Orders and reviews appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures.
- Reviews all lab data and documents. Participates in the development of protocols.
- Performs and obtains a completed medical history and physical data on patients with appropriate documentation and findings.
- Performs independent evaluations and treatment procedures in emergency situations. Provides monitoring and continuity of care between physician visits.
- Responsible for coordinating nursing and training programs on compliance for policies such as HIPPA, OSHA, Code of Conduct.
- Responsible for maintaining the quality and adequacy of nursing practice. Reviews and audits charts routinely. Sutures wounds, incises and drains wounds, repairs lacerations. Works in collaboration with a physician to diagnose conditions as necessary.
Additional Information:
At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees' physical, emotional, social, and financial health.
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- Retirement Plans
- Short & Long Term Disability
- Life & Accidental Death Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Wellness Programs
- Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
- Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more
Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!
RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.
RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.
Equal Opportunity Employer
RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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